Nebraska Chautauqua
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The Nebraska Humanities Council, along with the Richardson County Arts and Humanities Council, and the Lodging Tax Committee, welcome four historical scholars to the town of Falls City for the Nebraska Chautauqua. This year's theme is "Bright Dreams, Hard Times: America in the 30's." Each evening, under a huge "revival-style" tent, a scholar will role-play an historical figure from the Dust Bowl era. The location is the Stanton lake area at 26th and Hiland Streets on the northwest edge of Falls City.
Nebraska Chautauqua
Phone : 402-245-5200 (Always call and confirm events.)
Email Address : nhc@nebraskahumanities.org
Web: www.nebraskahumanities.org/news/calendar.html
Chautauquas
Attractions and Upcoming Events
Bell-Jenne House Museum
This Italiante-style house was built in 1881 and features an unusual decorative hardwood floor in the sitting room, classic furniture, painting by noted regional artist, Alice Cleaver, and details of political interest; such as, the coat and tails worn by Governor Arthur Weaver at his 1929
Falls City, NE MuseumsPrichard Auditorium
The community's most used public building is referred to as "The Jewel of southeast Nebraska." Held under this massive roof are sporting events, craft shows, home shows, musicals, and many other events. The building was constructed during the Great Depression in the 1930
Falls City, NE AuditoriumsRichardson County Recreation Areas
Verdon State Recreation Area - Verdon, NE - 30 acres - Bluegill, channel catfish, largemouth bass; electric motors only, primitive camping, rehabitation conducted in 1999. 1/2 mile west of Verdon.
Cornhusker Scout Recreation - Humboldt, NE
Falls City, NE Recreation
Richardson County Courthouse
The Richardson County Courthouse, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, was completed in 1925 to replace a wooden courthouse which was destroyed by fire. The then county commissioners commissioned architect W.F. Gernandt to build a fire proof structure for $200,000
Falls City, NE Historic Courthouses